5 Devices that Promote a Safe & Efficient Loading Dock

Efficiency at the loading dock helps eliminate unnecessary delays and keeps customers satisfied while promoting safety and productivity.

Pursuing maximum efficiency at your loading dock requires having the right tools and devices that improve communication and control in a fast-paced environment.

 Here’s 5 things to Improve Safety and Efficiency in your Loading Areas:

 

LED Lights with Motion Sensors

LED lights improve visibility inside the trailer whilst saving energy as compared to incandescent lights. They are longer lasting, durable, impact resistant and features a multi-articulating arm to direct the light to where it is needed.

LED lights with motion sensing technology such as the Flex Neck dims after a period of inactivity which saves energy. Light also reduces when forklift trucks are backing up to avoid unnecessary strain on the eyes.

 

Dock System Control Box

A customised sequence of operation reduces the chances of human error and unsafe practices.

The Dok-Commander integrates multiple dock loading controls into a centralised panel for an easy to use dock system.  Controls for multiple devices including vehicle restraint, truck leveler, dock leveler, dock door and dock shelter are interlocked and sequenced to ensure maximum safety.

 

Additionally, a monitor for an outside camera view (Lok-Vu™) can be displayed inside the Dok-Commander control box to help you confirm when a trailer is present, secured, or when any challenge arises without stepping outside.

 

Loading Dock Motion Sensors

Given the limited visibility inside docked trailers, loading and unloading them can be hazardous to workers both on and off of forklifts. Oftentimes workers on the loading dock can’t see what’s happening inside the trailer and a light signal can be very helpful to easily know if someone is inside the trailer.

Motion sensors such as the Pedestrian-VU™ can be installed on each side of the dock. These sensors would detect activity inside of a trailer and communicate a warning, using an intense flashing blue light on the dock leveler, to pedestrians or forklift operators around the loading dock.

 

Hazard Recognition and Control System

Modern technological advances can greatly improve safety and efficiency in your loading docks.

 

The Rite-Vu™ System is a combination of components that can detect, communicate and control potential hazards at the loading dock. It consists of four different products including  Approach-Vu, Pedestrian-Vu, Corner-Vu and Leveler-Vu.

These safety devices works together to create a safer and more productive loading dock environment.

 

Industrial Fans and Ventilation System

Keeping dock workers safe and comfortable can significantly improve their productivity and efficiency.

Adding fans to keep them cool and improve air circulation within your facility and specifically in the dock loading area can increase the overall comfort of your dock workers.

 

 

These revolution fans offer year round comfort and cost only a few cents an hour to operate.

 

 

 

 

Dock doors with ventilation panels allow outside air in while keeping the dock door closed.

 

Our experienced team can help design the ultimate solution for your facility. Solutions you can trust.